I think just once, I'd like to see someone start off the race by calmly walking to their bags, laughing at all those that do fall. I mean, the chances of getting Philiminated because you take 20 seconds extra getting to your automobile are very slim (if any).
I'm not sure about that. Teams that leave the start line first get to the airport first as well, and can be in the first flight out. Usually, the teams that leave the start line last end up in the last flight out of US, since the sits in the planes are limited. That depends, though, if the teams ahead get lost searching for the aiport.
Speaking for myself, the moment that Phil says GO, I'd run like if I was being chased by the devil.
I would want to get to the airport first, to have a chance to see what's the better flight.